Three Rivers Birding Club: November 2008 Outings

November 2008 Outings

Saturday November 1 — Yellow Creek State Park

This outing will be a joint outing of the 3RBC and the Todd Bird Club. Meet Margaret Higbee (724-354-3493) at the park office at 8:00 AM. The park office is located on Route 259 just off Route 422 east of Indiana. Allow an hour and 15 minutes to drive from Pittsburgh. Yellow Creek State Park has been the prime outing location for the Todd Bird Club since the club was created. A wide variety of habitats and a large lake that attracts a wide variety of waterbirds an sometimes exciting rarities.

Wednesday November 12 — Allegheny Front Hawk Watch

Karen Jackson (724-668-7421) will lead this joint outing with the Westmoreland Bird and Nature Club to this exciting hotspot of observing raptors in migration. The date offers an opportunity to see Golden Eagles, Northern Goshawk and other late-fall migrants. Meet at 10:00 AM at the Burger King parking lot near the intersection of Route 601 and Route 30 at Jenners Crossroads in Westmoreland County. We will travel to the Hawk Watch from there (Approx ½ hour). Bring a lunch and dress warmly. Be prepared for changes in the weather! Allow 2 hours drive time from Pittsburgh.

Saturday November 15 — Pymatuning Area

Join leader Mike Fialkovich (412-731-3581) for this late fall outing to the Pymatuning area. We will met at the Pymatuning Wildlife Learning Center (Waterfowl Museum) at 9:00 AM. Plenty of waterfowl, lots of Bald Eagles, and winter songbirds should be around for this trip. Dress appropriately for the weather. Bring a lunch or join us as we stop for lunch at a local restaurant.

Sunday November 16 — Moraine State Park

This will be leaderless outing to Moraine State Park. We will gather at the Moraine State Park day use area (south shore) in the first parking lot on the right at 8:00 AM. From I-79, take route 422 east toward Butler and exit at the Moraine State Park exit. At the end of the ramp, turn left and go straight into the park until you see the first major parking area on your right. Allow one hour driving from Pittsburgh.